{"id":650,"date":"2021-05-24T11:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T15:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/?p=650"},"modified":"2021-05-21T12:22:03","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T16:22:03","slug":"get-ac-prepared-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/get-ac-prepared-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your AC Prepared for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/compressor-in-ac-unit-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/compressor-in-ac-unit-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/compressor-in-ac-unit-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/compressor-in-ac-unit.jpg 799w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that you\u2019re prepared for the summer. We\u2019re sure that you\u2019ve gotten the pool deep cleaned, you\u2019ve got your floaties ready, and you have your sunscreen waiting at the ready to protect you. There\u2019s so much to look forward to as the warm weather approaches. The upside of all this is that you have the entire summer ahead of you! The downside of this can be the same: you have the entire summer ahead of you\u2026 with an air conditioning system that doesn\u2019t seem prepared to do the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bright side of this is that you still have time to get ready. Start with an <a href=\"\/service-areas\/palm-beach-county-fl-air-conditioning-heating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">air conditioning tune-up in Palm Bach County, FL<\/a>. We\u2019re prepared to help you have the best summer possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Prepare Your Air Conditioner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things you should do to prepare your air conditioner\nfor summer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule An Appointment for Maintenance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We mentioned this in our introduction, but an air conditioning\ntune-up is something that\u2019s going to help your air conditioner all summer. Maintenance\nappointments are important because they make sure your system doesn\u2019t run into\nunnecessary problems, reduces your chance of a breakdown, and it can reduce\nyour energy costs as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in scheduling an appointment for maintenance, then you should ask about our <a href=\"\/maintenance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">maintenance program<\/a>. We have two different tiers of plans\u2014one with two annual visits and one with four. Professional maintenance is essential, and we\u2019re prepared to help you get what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Necessary Upgrades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t upgraded your thermostat in a while, then you\nneed to schedule an appointment with our team members. A smart or Wi-Fi thermostat\nis the right thermostat for your needs. These systems work for you and help you\nsave time, energy, and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your IAQ Involved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your indoor air quality is important here as well. If you\u2019re\nnot considering things like the cleanliness of your air or even the humidity in\nyour home, then you should consider IAQ. We work with the best brands possible.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know What Helps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should know what helps your air conditioning system.\nHere are a few things that you should consider when you\u2019re looking for a cool\nhome and energy savings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Your Ceiling Fan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop the habit of using your air conditioner and your\nceiling fans separately. If you\u2019ve got ceiling fans in your home, then running\none with your air conditioner is an amazing idea. Using a ceiling fan is a\nperfect way to properly distribute your conditioned air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switching Out Your Air Filter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your AC\u2019s air filter should be swapped out every three\nmonths. A fresh filter keeps your home clean and ready to run. Make sure that\nyour filter is ready to work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seal Up Your Home<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no point in having an amazing air conditioner if all\nyour cold air is seeping out underneath your doors and windowsills. Proper\ninsulation keeps your cool air where it\u2019s supposed to be\u2014inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Contact Mechanical Air Conditioning to <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">schedule an appointment<\/a> with our team members.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some things you should do to help your air conditioner this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[136,137],"class_list":["post-650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-preparation","tag-palm-beach-county"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/650","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=650"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/650\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":653,"href":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/650\/revisions\/653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}